Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Pooja Kulkarni
(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 2003)
Commissioner, Geology and Mining Department, Chennai
Pooja Kulkarni, an IAS officer of the 2003 batch from the Tamil Nadu cadre, was born on March 14, 1978. She holds a B.Com. degree from the ICWAI Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Kolkata. Currently, she serves as Commissioner at Chennai in the Geology and Mining Department since September 25, 2023. Her previous roles include Commissioner, MD and CEO, Additional Secretary, State Project Director, Joint Secretary, District Collector, Joint Commissioner, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Deputy Secretary, Additional Collector, Project Officer, and Assistant Collector. She is proficient in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
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